Apple suppliers Foxconn, TSMC to each add 5,000 jobs

Two of Apple's top suppliers are reportedly adding staff in apparent anticipation of an uptick in demand for their services.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 12

Rumor: Apple to ship 'iPhone 5S' and more affordable iPhone in August 2013

Apple reportedly plans to build a more affordable iPhone model this August alongside launch a new world mode "iPhone 5S" featuring compatibility with China Mobile, the largest carrier in the world.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 34

Foxconn hiring freeze unrelated to production of Apple's iPhone 5

Apple manufacturing Partner Foxconn has halted recruitment of new hires until the end of March, but the decision was not made related to production of the iPhone 5.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 11

Apple's pressure on Foxconn forces improved working conditions in China

After intense scrutiny of its factory working conditions, Foxconn — which builds most of Apple's products — has made significant changes for its workers in China.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 16

Rumor: Foxconn testing Apple televisions sized 46 to 55 inches

A new, questionable rumor claims Apple's manufacturing partner, Foxconn, is testing televisions for the company sized between 46 and 55 inches.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 7

US Mac production likely to still rely on Foxconn, not American companies

Though Apple will be bringing production of one full Mac lineup to the U.S. next year, it's likely that the primary supplier will be Taiwanese company Foxconn, which is planning an expansion to America.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 33

Foxconn seeks expansion to US as Apple gears up for made-in-America Macs

As Apple plans to begin building one full line of Macs in the U.S. in 2013, the company's primary assembly partner, Foxconn, is working to expand its operations in America.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 49

Apple will invest $100M to produce one line of Macs in the US in 2013

Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook has revealed that he plans to bring production of one entire line of Macs to the U.S. next year.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 103

Rumor: iPhone assembler Foxconn plans to build manufacturing plants in US

Foxconn, Apple's Taiwan-based manufacturing partner, is said to be planning to establish manufacturing plants in America, and is evaluating sites in Los Angeles, Calif., and Detroit, Mich.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 72

iPhone 5 capacity improving, Apple forecast to sell 46.5M phones in Dec. quarter

Despite recent comments from Foxconn admitting difficulty in manufacturing the iPhone 5, there are reportedly signs that Apple's capacity is "much improved."

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 34

Apple may have invested $2 billion to aid struggling display maker Sharp

Apple's annual capital expenditures report came in $2.3 billion higher than anticipated, which has led one analyst to believe Apple could have put a significant amount of money into key but struggling supplier Sharp.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 24

Foxconn chairman says company is falling short of demand for Apple's iPhone 5

Crushing demand for the iPhone 5 has proven to be too much for Apple's manufacturing partner, Foxconn, to handle, as it continues to struggle to produce the device.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 74

Apple expected to partially absorb higher quality control costs for iPhone 5

Difficulties in manufacturing the iPhone 5 are expected to affect Apple's gross margins for the near term, as the company is predicted to absorb some of the quality control costs associated with producing its latest handset.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 22

Foxconn says iPhone 5 is 'the most difficult device' it's ever assembled

An official with Foxconn has explained that Apple's new iPhone 5 is the most difficult device the company has ever had to assemble, leading to constraints in production.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 60

Foxconn admits to hiring interns as young as 14 years old

Foxconn on Tuesday revealed an internal investigation found the company illegally hired some underage workers as young as 14 years old, and said that immediate measures have been taken to resolve the issue.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 28

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